Hunting Exotic Metal: A Car Show Photo Essay - Durban, South Africa...

Car shows in Durban are a dime a dozen. Every weekend, you're sure to find a car related gathering somewhere, whether it be in a far-flung parking lot, or outside the local bunny chow joint (don't know what a bunny chow is? Google it).

This past weekend saw one of the biggest car shows of the year take place at a large shopping centre, with festivities planned for virtually the entire 48 hours. That's fine and dandy, but the problem with local car shows is a certain lack of variety. The "slammed / stance" scene is enormous, so every show is sure to be filled to the brim with otherwise boring hatchbacks fitted with dodgy lowering kits. And if that's your poison, then that's fine.

However, I prefer my cars to be a little more...exotic. And luckily, a friend of mine was there exhibiting an incredible display of automotive art from his company that would fit my bill perfectly. After asking nicely, he was more than happy to let me get up close and personal with all the cars on offer and snap away to my hearts content. He even started a few of them for extra aural satisfaction. Nice guy hey?

Anyway, this is what I returned with. Sit back and relax, because there's plenty of car goodness below.

2018 Porsche 911 GT2RS

Up until just last week, this car was the fastest production car around the infamous Nürburgring, being ousted from the top spot by the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. However, the GT2RS still holds a very soft spot in my heart - there's just something undeniably amazing about it. I mean, 700hp going straight to the rear wheels? Madness.

This particular example is rumored to be only one of two currently on the roads of South Africa. Being less than a few weeks old, the owner has only racked up just over 500km on the odometer, but I was assured that this car would be hitting the track once the engine has been properly run in. I can't wait.

And did I mention it has the Weissach package? This package costs a fair penny more, but reduces the cars weight by a further 18kg

Downforce is a serious business on the GT2RS

The rest of the interior is remarkably standard Porsche - but don't forget the huge rollcage just out of frame. Oh, and the speedometer that goes to 400km/h.

Not exactly my best photo of the bunch, but it works well to show off the massive amount of (genuine) carbon on this track-orientated monster.

Can you guess I'm a huge fan of the GT2RS?

Yeah, you're probably getting bored of me waxing lyrical about it. But that's ok - I understand. Let's keep moving on to look at some of the other exotic machinery on display.

2015 McLaren 650S Spider

Ah yes, good old McLaren. After producing the F1, they sort of just vanished for many years, but then came back with a vengeance by releasing the MP4-12C. This particular model is the successor to the MP4-12C, and still shares roughly 25% of the parts.

To be honest, Woking's finest has never really appealed to me. I like the P1 (which we don't get in South Africa), yet still reserve a certain amount of respect for the rest of their work. Personal preference and all that.

But seeing the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) markings were pretty cool. This car also had an Akrapovic exhaust system fitted.

And an interior photo...because why not?

Ok, this is seriously the end now. Thanks for looking!